Have you read my Performance Evaluations Are Overrated post? Take a look at it. In 30 years of leadership, the short version is that I've never seen a performance appraisal that improves performance. They are annual exercises companies go through to deliver pay increases, etc. They amount to a "check in the box," with everyone rushing to get them done. Consequently, very little real effort is put into them. As an … [Read more...]
Staff Acknowledgement
Another Section Of The Staff Policy Manual
I understand the Staff Policy Manual describes important information about YOUR CHURCH, its benefits, policies, best practices, procedures, and work rules. I further understand that I should consult my ministry area leader if I have any questions or issues that are not addressed in this manual. I further understand that I became a church staff member voluntarily. I understand and acknowledge that there is no … [Read more...]
Staff Relations
Another section of the Staff Policy Manual
YOUR CHURCH’s working conditions, compensation, and benefits are competitive with those offered by other Restoration Movement Independent Christian Churches locally and nationally. Concerns and questions about working conditions, compensation, or benefits should be brought to the attention of the staff member’s ministry area leader and/or the Executive Pastor. It is the church's desire that its staff deal openly … [Read more...]